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Kent’s departed shops: What we’ve lost in 2023

26 December 2023
Kent’s departed shops: What we’ve lost in 2023

In what has been another tough year for businesses, we take a look at what shops have been forced to call it a day in 2023.

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Changes to smart motorway ‘could prevent fatal accident’

24 December 2023
Changes to smart motorway ‘could prevent fatal accident’

Plans to install lay-bys on smart motorways amid safety fears have been welcomed.

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Hundreds head to station to celebrate festive season

23 December 2023
Hundreds head to station to celebrate festive season

A number of some of the most famous Christmas carols were sung at a former seaside railway station for hundreds of people in attendance.

Clubbing hotspot to make way for hotel expansion

23 December 2023
Clubbing hotspot to make way for hotel expansion

A hotel looks set to transform the site of its former nightclub – which once hosted stars like Rick Astley and The Prodigy.

Former dockyard site earmarked for ‘Mexican tennis craze’

23 December 2023
Former dockyard site earmarked for ‘Mexican tennis craze’

Part of a former navy base is set to be turned into a centre for padel tennis with multiple restaurants.

Disney’s ‘Lightning McQueen’ spotted outside Greggs

22 December 2023
Disney’s ‘Lightning McQueen’ spotted outside Greggs

A father-of-five who has painted his car in honour of a Disney favourite was spotted taking it for a spin around the town.

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Rare ‘rainbow clouds’ spotted in the skies

21 December 2023
Rare ‘rainbow clouds’ spotted in the skies

Residents have been left stunned by the sight of rarely-seen multi-coloured clouds in the skies with one snapper crying ‘tears of joy’.

KFC opens at motorway services

21 December 2023
KFC opens at motorway services

A fast-food giant has opened its latest restaurant in the county today – creating 20 jobs in the process.

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Shopping centre takeaway on the market

21 December 2023
Shopping centre takeaway on the market

An Indian restaurant has gone on the market, with potential new buyers told they can extend their lease “as long as they want”.

Cat loving couple plan to build ‘cat hotel’ in their garden

20 December 2023
Cat loving couple plan to build ‘cat hotel’ in their garden

A couple has applied to build a cattery to offer a “solution” for cat owners in part of Kent.

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Café given go-ahead to join parade of shops

20 December 2023
Café given go-ahead to join parade of shops

A former newsagents which closed this year looks set to be replaced by a new fry-up café.

Deputy council leader returns after resignation U-turn

20 December 2023
Deputy council leader returns after resignation U-turn

A leading council figure has returned to his post just a fortnight after leaving due to an argument about “undemocratic” decision-making.

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Former nightclub could be turned into flats

19 December 2023
Former nightclub could be turned into flats

A nightclub which shut in 2013 could be transformed into even more homes than initially planned after developers said the scheme was no longer viable.

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Block of flats planned near cinema

17 December 2023
Block of flats planned near cinema

Plans have been put forward for ‘starter home’ apartments in a town centre.

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Christmas travel disruption for 10 days to start this weekend

15 December 2023
Christmas travel disruption for 10 days to start this weekend

Train passengers are to see major disruption throughout the festive period from tomorrow for a number of weeks.

Delays on M20 after car fire

15 December 2023
Delays on M20 after car fire

There were delays on the M20 after a car caught alight.

CCTV image released after ‘car tyres and rims stolen’

15 December 2023
CCTV image released after ‘car tyres and rims stolen’

Police investigating the theft of car parts from the back garden of a home have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.

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Courier ‘robbed of his van’ while delivering parcels

15 December 2023
Courier ‘robbed of his van’ while delivering parcels

A delivery driver reported his van being stolen by a man wearing a face covering while out delivering parcels late at night.

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Delays after car hits lamppost on busy route

14 December 2023
Delays after car hits lamppost on busy route

Police were called to a busy stretch of road after a vehicle crashed into a lamppost.

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Four arrests after solar farm ‘break-in’

14 December 2023
Four arrests after solar farm ‘break-in’

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary following reports of a break-in at a solar farm.

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